Fanloid Wiki:Policy/Manual of Style

Currently there is nothing major to state, since this is wikia is meant to be a fandom project, and thus contribution is likely to be done by those who create their own pages. So, eventually the Manual of Style will gradually update depending on community activity.

Here are some basic policies for writing style on this wikia.

Page Layout

 * The guides are how pages can be organized, they are done for easy reading. Although the layouts are not set in stone for your own fanmade, it would be appreciated if there was a similarity among the pages. However, when it comes to found fanmades (characters transferred from other sources), then the layout should be followed as is.

Grammar

 * Either American English (AmE) or British English (BrE) can be used in articles. The Fanloid Wiki allows both spellings, and has no preference over one another. The exception are the policies as done by the administrator and the articles of interest relating to Vocaloid. Other than that, users who maintain their own Fanmade page and Fan fiction are free to their native writing style.

Writing

 * Check your spelling and grammar, try to avoid using netspeak or any similar slang. Example 'u' in place of 'you' or '2' in place of 'to'. Write the way you would for a class paper or a newspaper article.
 * If your character literally speaks in slang then explain that in personality or quote section.
 * Don't use "smileys" or "emoticons" excessively on fanmade pages or story pages, you can reserve that for blogs and user pages etc.
 * Don't sign your name on pages you've edited, that is reserved for talk pages.

WikiText style
Common uses


 * Headers should be in the form ==Header==, not the form =Header=.
 * To link to other pages.
 * Redirects are usually created when a page is moved (i.e. renamed): the original page is given a redirect.
 * To add an article to this category, put  at the end of that article.
 * Displaying images, example . Remember to view the Image policy.
 * Displaying images, example . Remember to view the Image policy.

Naming Pages

 * Series type (titleloid) pages should be singular, as you are explaining the name. Example, series "Vocaloid" not "Vocaloids". The exception is with story pages or non-series pages, as you will likely type as if the whole group is involved.


 * ALL fan fiction and non canon material are to be titled as "Fanon:" (or at some point _(fanon)), if a story is discovered and not properly titled, then it will be moved.

Character Pages

 * The page should have an infobox, either (Infobox1 or Infobox2)
 * The page should have the following information:
 * 1) Infobox
 * 2) Picture in infobox; if no picture use (File:Unknown-icon.png)
 * 3) A short intro with no heading
 * 4) Information heading(s)
 * 5) Trivia section if possible
 * 6) Galley section if possible
 * The page should be categorized depending on the intent of the character.

Series type Pages
The series pages have a similar set up to characters, it is primarily set up to be a group information page. So, if only one character is under this name, much of the set up can be eliminated.


 * The page should have the following information:
 * 1) Infobox, however an infobox for series pages isn't entirely necessary.
 * 2) Picture or Picture in infobox; if no picture use (File:Unknown-icon.png)
 * 3) A short intro with no heading
 * 4) Information heading(s)
 * 5) Trivia section if possible
 * 6) Galley section if possible
 * The page should be categorized in the series category and "characters by..." category, nothing else.

Fanon Pages
This part of the wiki is a growing experiment, so only the basic is covered. Just know that at any point the organization of these pages will change.


 * A fanon page can start with a main page that links to chapters.
 * The main page should have an infobox, (Infobox Fanon1 and Notice property), more can be created if needed.
 * The page should have the following information:
 * 1) Infobox
 * 2) A short intro with no heading
 * 3) Information heading(s)
 * The main page should be categorized in the "about story" category and the "fanon by..." category.
 * The chapter pages should be categorized in the "fanon by..." category, until another category is thought about.
 * A single one-shot page should be categorized in the "fanon by..." category, until another category is thought about.
 * The Property template will automatically sort fanon into "fanon by..." category.

Talk Pages

 * Talk pages can be marked with Talkheader at the top.
 * New messages go under old.
 * Always sign with four tildes - ~
 * Archiving will be done by the administrator or trusted editor who knows how to do this. Do Not blank talk pages without reason.

Categories

 * Every page should have one or more category, along with pictures, and templates, even categories!
 * Add categories to categories (That are relevant) to make a category tree.
 * At some point these trees will be linked to a main root category.
 * The administrator can help if need be.